Alex BROWNE

2015 Digest:   Still recovering from a year out with a knee reconstruction following an injury in a pre-season game just when he was hoping to contend for a place.

2015 NAB Cup:   Stood aside for all NAB games. Due to return after a year recovering from knee reco and in full training.

2015 Season

Played for : Essendon

1		–
2		–
3	VFL	Did well at half back in first game back from knee injury.	–
4	VFL	Struggled to get into the game.	–
5	VFL	In and out of the game and was another to miss a few targets.	–
6	VFL	Quiet day at half back opposed to Carnell.	–
7	VFL	Did some good things at half back but a few errors too.	–
8	VFL	Good in patches but quiet in others.	–
9	VFL	Best game of the season at half back. 29 touches.	–
10	VFL	Steady effort across half back. 21 touches, one goal.	–
11	VFL	Did what was required at half back.	–
12	VFL	Bye.	–
13	VFL	Crashed in when required and applied great pressure.	–
14	VFL	One of the Bombers’ best in a number of roles. 20 touches.	–
15	Melb	Subbed off early after copping a heavy tackle.	2
16	VFL	Concussion.	–
17	Port	Strong third term and showed he could settle at this level.	5
18	WB	Looked well short of the required standard and subbed out in third term.	1
19	VFL	Up and down afternoon in the back half.	–
20	VFL	Strong first half then drifted out a touch. 24 possessions.	–
21		Didn’t play for Essendon VFL.
22	VFL	Took 10 marks to go with 23 touches and a goal.	–
23	VFL	Quiet day with just 11 touches.	–

2014 Season

Played for : Essendon

1		Knee.
2		Knee.
3		Knee.
4		Knee.
5		Knee.
6		Knee.
7		Knee.
8		Knee.
9		Knee.
10		Knee.
11		Knee.
12		Knee.
13		Knee.
14		Knee.
15		Knee.
16		Knee.
17		Knee.
18		Knee.
19		Knee.
20		Knee.
21		Knee.
22		Knee.
23		Knee.
QF		Knee.
EF		Knee.
SF		–
PF		–
GF		–

2013 Season

Played for : Essendon

1	PM	Played his role as a defensive midfielder.	–
2	VFL	Good contributor in the Bombers’ dominant midfield.	–
3		Didn’t play for Essendon VFL.
4		Hamstring.
5		Hamstring.
6	VFL	Had some good moments but not a big day.	–
7	VFL	Bye.	–
8	VFL	Didn’t have enough influence in loss to the Borough.	–
9	VFL	Tracked Didak and limited his effectiveness for the most part.	–
10	VFL	Did some good things and played a solid role.	–
11	VFL	Rebounded solidly from defence. Plugging away.	–
12	VFL	Slow start but worked into the game after half time. Fair.	–
13	VFL	Bye.	–
14	VFL	Up and down game. Gave some dash, but kicked haphazardly at times.	–
15		Didn’t play for Essendon VFL.
16	VFL	Bye.	–
17	VFL	Struggled to have an impact and was led to the ball too often.	–
18	VFL	Ran hard off half back and pushed forward to kick a goal.	–
19		Serviceable performer in big win over Sandringham.
20	VFL	Struggled to get into the game.	–
21	VFL	In and out of the game, but caught the eye with his run.	–
22	VFL	Competitive effort and got better as the game wore on.	–
23	VFL	Worked hard to keep the Bombers in the game. Solid outing.	–
QF
SF
PF
GF

2012 Season

Played for : Essendon

8	VFL	Worked into the game well in first game back.	–
10	VFL	Got through well after a long injury layoff.	–
11	VFL	Drifted across half back and played his role.	–
12	VFL	Creative effort in defence. Getting better each week.	–
13	VFL	Continued his strong form in the midfield.	–
15	VFL	Defended well throughout.	–
16	VFL	Big opening half but drifted from the game late.	–
17	VFL	Up and down day for Bendigo.	–
18	Haw	Just third game and did well enough.	4
19	Adel	Kicked two late goals to get the Bombers within a sniff of victory.	5
20	NM	Youngster was good in first half but less impact later.	5
21	Carl	Thrown job on Walker and to his credit stuck to it well after shaky start.	5
22	Rich	Youngster showed some nice glimpses of talent.	5
23	Coll	Late inclusion as sub when Bellchambers hurt in warm-up.	1